Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Austin Chef Killed in Downtown Hit-and-Run Incident
An Austin chef, known for his work at various local restaurants, tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident early Tuesday morning. Cody Shelton, 26, was identified as the victim of the incident, which took place at the intersection of East Seventh and Red River streets in downtown Austin.
The Incident
According to police reports, Shelton was struck by a vehicle driven by Tyrone Thompson, 23, at approximately 1:10 a.m. Shelton succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while another pedestrian was critically injured and taken to Dell Seton Medical Center for treatment.
The Suspect
Thompson fled the scene in his dark gray Mazda following the collision, continuing east on East Seventh Street. He was later arrested and is facing charges, including accident involving death. Thompson is currently held at the Travis County jail on a bail of $143,000.
Community Response
The incident occurred in the Red River entertainment district, which has been a hub for events in conjunction with SXSW. The festival expressed its condolences for the tragedy, but has not yet commented on the safety measures in place during the event.
Support for Shelton’s Family
Shelton’s family has started a fundraising campaign to cover the costs of his funeral, which will be held in the Fort Worth area. The community has shown an outpouring of support for the family during this difficult time.
Overall, the Austin community is mourning the loss of a talented chef and coming together to support his loved ones in the aftermath of this heartbreaking incident.
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